Introduction to Developmental, Biological, and Cognitive Psychology

Overview

This module is designed to introduce students to a range of fundamental subdisciplines in psychology including Developmental Biological, and Cognitive Psychology. Each subdiscipline focuses on the study of human behaviour, offering differing historical contexts and theoretical models. This module will include interactive lectures on relevant topics in the subdisciplines named above. Lecture topics are presented by members of the course team who have a specific interest and knowledge of their topic.
The module contents map onto UN Sustainable Development Goals outlined below.
This module relates to (3) Good Health & Wellbeing— this module will focus on topics related to mental wellbeing and students will learn about factors associated with good health and wellbeing; (4) Quality Education— this module encourages and teaches critical reflection on the discipline of psychology which promotes independent and autonomous learning.

Learning Objectives

After studying this module, students will be able to:
Discuss key aspects of Developmental Psychology
Discuss key aspects of Biological Psychology
Discuss key aspects of Cognitive Psychology
Understand basic principles of Neuropsychology
Compare and contrast different theoretical models related to Developmental, Cognitive, and Biological Psychology

Skills

Show competence in certain transferable skills such as essay writing, literature searching, study skills, IT skills, critical thinking and communication skills.

Assessment

Tutorial Attendance (Compulsory 80%): Weeks 17,19, 21, 24, 26, 28
Alternatively, a 2000-word assignment must be submitted and passed, in order to demonstrate achievement of the skills-based learning outcomes.